Assistant Chief of Police Charles Herman Driggers, Sr., Elba Police Department, Alabama

Assistant Chief of Police Charles Herman Driggers, Sr.

Elba Police Department, Alabama

End of Watch Wednesday, September 2, 1964

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Charles Herman Driggers, Sr.

Assistant Chief Charles Driggers was shot and killed and a Coffee County Deputy Sheriff was wounded while attempting to serve a peace warrant on a man. As the officers were walking up to the suspects residence he opened fire with a shotgun.

The suspect, 42, was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death on December 9, 1964. On june 4, 1970, Governor Albert Brewer suspended his execution date indefinitely.

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Age 40
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Sentenced to death

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Asst. Chief Driggers,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Elba. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 2, 2024